Tarmac Trading Limited v Ian Sheeran (Full Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 19293 (13 November 2017)

Tarmac Trading Limited v Ian Sheeran (Full Decision _Transfer) [2017] DRS 19293 (13 November 2017)

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and mark, that the domain name was identical or similar, and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Policy.

Citation
[2017] DRS 19293
Parties
Complainant: Tarmac Trading Limited; Respondent: Ian Sheeran
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Passing Off, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Dispute Passing Off Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Tarmac Trading Limited

Complainant

Ian Sheeran

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Full Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name is identical or similar to a name or mark in which the complainant has rights
  2. 2 Whether the respondent's registration or use of the domain name is abusive

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel found that the complainant had rights in the name and mark, that the domain name was identical or similar, and that the respondent's registration was abusive under the Policy.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant